Money, Benefits and Grants
Information Guides
Where can I get benefits advice?
Adult Disability Payment in Scotland
Child Disability Payment in Scotland
Education Trusts & Grants
Holiday and respite grants
Grants and support
Carer’s Allowance and Carer Support Payment in Scotland
Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment in Scotland
Money, Benefits and Grants:Frequently Asked Questions
Through our helpline we receive enquiries spanning a wide range of different topics. Here is a selection of those most asked:
Can I get a reduction of Vehicle Excise Duty?
If you are disabled you may be entitled to a reduction or exemption of vehicle tax. The vehicle must be registered in your name or a specific driver’s name and must only be used for your personal needs.
You can apply for exemption if you get the:
- higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- enhanced rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment – mygov.scot
- War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
You can get a 50% reduction in vehicle tax if you get the Personal Independence Payment or Adult Disability Payment standard rate mobility component Adult Disability Payment – mygov.scot
You can find out more here Vehicles exempt from vehicle tax – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
What help is there with energy costs?
Energy costs used to be a worry in winter but now bills can be a challenge all year round.
The good news is there are different grants and schemes available to help people improve the heating in their homes and keep heating costs down.
Home Energy Scotland is a free energy advice service funded by the Scottish Government to help people save money and keep their homes warmer. They offer simple energy saving tips, and know about funding schemes and how to access them.
Their website Home Energy Scotland offers help with finding funding, reducing your bills, making your home warmer and living a greener life. You can call them on 0808 808 2282
Money, Benefits and Grants:Search for Local Organisations
Our quick search tool can connect you to over 3000 service providers, suppliers and organisations supporting people across Scotland. To find support near you, simply enter your search term and select your local authority.
| Organisation | Description |
|---|---|
| National Centre for Mental Health and Deafness (JDU) | Mental health assessments for inpatients and community patients |
| National Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Research and Surveillance Unit. | Aims: To monitor Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in order to identify any change in the pattern of the disease that might be attributable to the emergence of Bovine Spongiform Encephaloapthy To identify all cases of any form of CJD and to study the clinical… |
| National Deaf Children’s Society Scotland | Aims: The National Deaf Children’s Society is an organisation for deaf children and young people, their families and professionals. We provide emotional and practical support through our network of trained support workers, a Freephone Helpline, our web… |
| National Debtline | Helpline for people with money problems |
| National Development Team for Inclusion | We inspire and support policymakers, services and communities to make change happen- change that leads to better lives. |
| National Disabled Police Association (The) | The DPA is a national body representing Staff Disability networks from Police Forces across the UK |
| National Eczema Society | Support group for people whose lives are affected by eczema |
| National Lichen Sclerosus Support Group | Provide information and support for people with Lichen Sclerosus |
| National Lottery Awards for All Scotland | The National Lottery Community Fund to replace Big Lottery Fund |
| National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People (NRCPD) | NRCPD regulates communication professionals who work with deaf and deafblind people |
